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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1965
Page
1
The page lists Wednesday temperatures and precipitation for multiple cities, plus noon readings at Gazette and C.R. Airport. It notes year-to-date normals, barometer, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset times, and lunar data. Also reports legislative actions, births, marriages, police calls, court entries, and obituaries from various local institutions and towns.
Peter Landermann a 24 year old American student jailed for the death of a Russian in an auto accident was released after 16 months of a 3 year sentence. The Soviet Presidium reviewed the case and freed him on humanitarian grounds. He will fly to New York Friday and his family credits his attorney Edward Ginsburg for the effort.
Linn County moves toward a state custodial license for its county home after a 14 hour inspection. Two supervisors differ over whether to remodel the 100 year old facility or build a new home costing 2 to 3 million dollars, requiring voter approval.
In the want ad section numbers 17 and 17A guide readers to find improved automobile options. The listing emphasizes practical buying tips and catalogued vehicle categories to simplify comparisons and locate affordable models.
A large fire at the Richmond telephone building silenced all telephone and news service in the city of 40 000, leaving only emergency radio units and a telegraph line. The cause and extent of damage were not known, traffic lights remained usable but the fire alarm system failed. Fire Chief Ernest Frederick helped establish an emergency alarm system with county firefighting units.
Mississippi Economic Council and the state Chamber of Commerce urged Mississippians to adjust to the 1964 civil rights act focusing on law order, interracial communication, fair registration and voting, and strengthened public education. They stressed law must be enforced equally and Mississippi is an integral part of the United States.
Clark Thoreson a 45 year old Cedar Rapids resident was found dead in his car in the garage at his home Wednesday night. An autopsy will determine if carbon monoxide caused the death while the ignition was on and the door closed. He served in World War II and worked at Crawford quarry. He leaves wife Patricia and a daughter along with four sisters and four brothers. Memorial services are planned at Turner Chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery.
Joe Harris Noel born John A. Harris 28 former Cedar Rapids resident died Wednesday in Tampa Florida from injuries in a car crash. Born October 28 1936 in Three Rivers Texas he was a Korean War veteran. Survived by his stepfather and mother Mr and Mrs Frank Noel Cedar Rapids and sister Clarice Noel. Funeral Monday noon by Rev Fred T Miller at l chapel. Burial in Shellsburg.
Grace C. Van Metre widow of Dr. Richard T. Van Metre and former Cedar Rapids resident died Tuesday in Cedar Grove New Jersey. Survived by daughter Mrs Frank E Outwater III of Cedar Grove and son Hugh W McLeod of St Paul Minnesota four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Body to Turner ichapel graveside services Oak Hill cemetery at 3 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev. D A Loferski.
Memorial services listed for Novak at 9 45 a m Friday at Janeba Kuba funeral home and St Ludmila's church officiated by Rev Zachar. Services for Frances Skorepa at 2 p m at home with Jerry Drahovzal officiating. Czech National.
Eleven people died Tuesday in Bangkok when a truck overturned while en route to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The incident occurred on the eve of the holiday with rescue services working at the scene. Authorities identified the victims and are investigating the cause of the crash.
In Sasebo on Thursday protesters marked the third straight day against the U S nuclear submarine Seadragon amid ongoing anti nuke demonstrations.
AP reports Chief Justice Warren flew from San Francisco to Manila as guest of honor and principal speaker at the 30th anniversary of the Philippine constitution.
President Johnson told the annual presidential prayer breakfast that he draws sustaining strength from moments of prayer to bear the lonely burden of the presidency. The event, sponsored by International Christian Leadership, drew over 1,000 attendees including cabinet members and members of Congress.
Lawmakers debate abolishing the death penalty with Rep. Adrian Brinck arguing guards oppose abolition and favor substitute measures. Opponents urge full repeal while supporters cite safeguarding guards and prisoners. A related vote defeated a narrow amendment preserving death penalty for select aggravated offenses. President Johnson later spoke at the Shoreham, urging prudent use of wealth and shared industry during a breakfast.
Secretary Udall directed a National Park Service study to determine if a proposed Herbert Hoover national historic site at West Branch Iowa meets standards for such areas. The study aims to be completed within 60 days to decide if Congress should designate the site.
Secretary of Defense McNamara leaves Walter Reed Army Hospital after a six day stay for a mild pneumonia illness.
United Nations Secretary-General U Thant urged member states to provide the funds pledged for the Cyprus peace force. The operation is at risk due to a shortfall in contributions.
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